Dehradun-Varanasi Janta Express Train derails in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh

Posted By : Usha Sagar Modified On : March 20, 2015

Janata Express Train Accident Location Map

Map showing location of Dehradun-Varanasi Janta Express Train derails near Bachhrawan in Uttar Paradesh’s Rae Bareli District.

Dehradun-Varanasi Janta Express Derails Killing 22 and Injuring 150

Three coaches of Dehradun-Varanasi Janta Express derailed in Bachhrawan in Uttar Pradesh on Friday morning. As per the reports, the ill-fated incident killed 22 and injured 150 and also led to the disruption in rail traffic. The fateful incident occurred after the brakes of the locomotive failed.

– The UP government has announced ex gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh to kin of people who have died and Rs 50,000 for those who were injured.

Helpline Numbers Released by the Railways:

Varanasi – 0542-2503814
Rae Bareli – 0535-2211224
Bareilly – 0581-2558161, 2558162
Bachhrawan – 0979-4845621
Dehradun – 0135-2624002, 2625003
Pratapgarh – 0534-2223830
Haridwar – 0134-226477, 226479
Lucknow – 09794830973

Last Updated: March 20, 2015 15:18 IST